Mountaintop Cabin with Outdoor Tub โ Rio, West Virginia
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The Cabin
Two hours from DC, a world away. Unplug, build a fire, soak in a cast iron tub under the open sky, and remember what quiet sounds like.
Find Us
Just 2 hours from DC, deep in the West Virginia mountains. 513 Cardinal Drive, Rio, WV 26755.
513 Cardinal Dr, Rio, WV 26755 ยท Open in Google Maps โ
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Arrival Guide
Cast iron soaking tub on the back porch. No ceiling, better views.
โ ๏ธ Water left sitting in freezing weather can crack the tub or pipes.
Propane stove in the corner of the dining area โ your main source of cozy.
Two mini-split units: one above the front door, one in the loft. Set to 71ยฐ winter / 74ยฐ summer. Remote on the window sill.
Filtered well โ safe to drink. Tankless water heater = endless hot water. Running >2 hot sources at once drops pressure everywhere.
Fully equipped kitchen. Coffee pods in the crockery. Propane grill on the back porch with built-in starter. Free firewood near the firepit. Lighters in the kitchen drawers.
Flashlight in the living room. Gaston works without electricity โ you'll still have heat.
Property = the cleared area. Beyond the tree line is neighbor's land. Meadow has hidden holes โ wear shoes. This is Appalachia: deer, fox, snakes, and a reported bear or two. Enjoy from a distance.